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PK61 SVF

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 SVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 144,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 127,090 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 125,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2024 125,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2023 121,373 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside, at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside, smearing slightly (aeroblades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 121,373 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside, at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside, smearing slightly (aeroblades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 114,319 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 114,319 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 101,540 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 93,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo charger pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 93,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo charger pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mount snapped center to rear

Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,652 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,514 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,117 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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PK61 SVF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK61 SVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK61 SVF?

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What year was PK61 SVF registered?

PK61 SVF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is PK61 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 SVF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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